Jefferson, of Madison, and Monroe; whilst the heartstricken Southerners who remained, did not tear their hair and rend their garments, but prayed on their knees that the God of Battles would award the victory to the just cause.

"I find this gruesome reality - one where soldiers point their guns at heartstricken families of their comrades in arms - absolutely devastating and regrettable," said Chung Hae-kyung, 65, father of a missing lieutenant.